Bivol Dethrones Beterbiev in Thrilling Rematch on espn live
Bivol's win has sent shockwaves in the boxing world, with many praising his determination and skill in the ring. The fight purse exceeded $20m, with the prize money split evenly between the fighters, making it a lucrative victory for Bivol. With this win, Bivol has cemented his place as a top contender in the light-heavyweight division.
Dmitry Bivol has dethroned Artur Beterbiev in a thrilling revenge win, gaining the undisputed light-heavyweight world title in Saudi Arabia, with the highly anticipated rematch streamed on DAZN Pay Per View to over 200 countries, while also available on espn live.
The fight, which took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, saw Bivol win by majority decision points, with scores of 114-114, 116-112, and 115-113, claiming the WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF titles. Bivol dominated the later rounds, showcasing his footwork, fancy flurries, and crisp punching, while Beterbiev, 40, tired and landed fewer punches.
The victory marked Bivol's first win over Beterbiev, who had previously defeated him in a close fight four months ago. Beterbiev, who had never lost in 22 fights, vowed to do better in a potential third fight, while Bivol expressed confidence in his victory, stating he worked harder and was more confident throughout the fight.
The win sets up a potential trilogy between the two fighters, who have known each other since their amateur days. In a separate bout, heavyweight Joseph Parker made short work of Martin Bakole, stopping him in the second round, adding to the excitement of the evening's fights.
